1999 Michigan Mr. Basketball Remix

November 27, 2012 in Cover Story, High School, Mr. Basketball Remix

Regularly, BallinMichigan.com will look back at the yearly Mr. Basketball award with the benefit of hindsight. These posts will look back at the top five finishers at the time, provide [...]

The Links: JaVale McGee with one of the best NBA plays of the year and ranking Michigan’s 2013 recruiting class

November 26, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state, a day late this week because of the holiday weekend. The play of Michigan‘s bigs continues to impress. (HoopSpeakU) Fred Mattison [...]

The Links: Jason Richardson still has hops and John Beilein knows the value of the alley-oop

November 18, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. John Beilein‘s new love affair with the alley-opp. (Michigan Daily) Jordan Crawford is so hungry to score, he’ll steal your free [...]

Clips of Charlie Bell, Morris Peterson, Shannon Brown, Jason Richardson and Maurice Ager used by MSU to inspire Branden Dawson

November 7, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes Tom Izzo has always welcomed and sought out the advice of his former players during his tenure at Michigan State. But, via Chris Solari of the Lansing [...]

Cameraman gets firsthand footage of Jason Richardson’s injury. After injuring him.

November 5, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes Saginaw native Jason Richardson will miss time after spraining his ankle. As The Basketball Jones points out, somewhere out there, there is a cameraman in the world [...]

The Links: Big Ten guards discuss guarding Trey Burke and how the D-League could help Chris Douglas-Roberts get back to the NBA

November 4, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Saginaw’s Jason Richardson making positive impact on Philadelphia 76ers. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Mott Community College coach Steve Schmidt will have his own [...]

The Links: Chris Douglas-Roberts talks tattoos and Michigan natives Jordan Crawford and JaVale McGee are among the NBA’s most lovable goofballs

October 28, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Detroit native Chris Douglas-Roberts shows off his tattoos. (Lakers.com) Former Detroit Country Day standout Shane Battier is learning how to be [...]

Could a team of MI-native players compete in the NBA?

October 25, 2012 in Cover Story, Professional

By Patrick Hayes Comcast Sports Net Chicago put together an interesting slideshow looking at what a roster of all Chicago-born active NBA players would look like. The results? They’d have [...]

The Links: J.D. Tisdale excited about Bowling Green and Did Lansing native Magic Johnson have the best Simpsons cameo ever?

October 14, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. The Phoenix Suns are hoping Shannon Brown plays like another former Michigan State standout, Jason Richardson. (Sun ‘N Gun) Speaking of [...]

Saginaw’s Jason Richardson puts on shooting display at Philadelphia 76ers open practice

October 12, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes When NBA teams hold open practices for fans, it’s always a fun opportunity to see guys put on a show (see: my coverage of the Detroit Pistons [...]